Longines Master Collection Moonphase vs Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80

Longines's design language vs Tissot's approach

The Longines Master Collection Moonphase features a Stainless Steel case at 40mm with Sapphire Crystal protection. The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 offers Stainless Steel construction at 42.0mm with Sapphire Crystal. Both represent their brand's distinct design philosophy and heritage.

Automatic Caliber L899 vs Automatic Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111)

The Master Collection Moonphase runs the Automatic Caliber L899 (Automatic (ETA A31.L91 base), 72 Hours power reserve) at 25,200 vph (3.5 Hz) frequency. The Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 uses the Automatic Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111) (ETA/Tissot Automatic, 80 Hours reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 Hz). The Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 offers a longer power reserve.

40mm vs 42.0mm — different wrist presence

At 40mm, the Master Collection Moonphase wears more compactly on smaller wrists compared to the Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 at 42.0mm. Water resistance differs: 30m (3 ATM) vs 50m (5 ATM).

Tissot sits in the lower tier

The Longines Master Collection Moonphase sits at $2,500–$5,000 and the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 at $500–$1,000. On the specs that outlast any price: the Master Collection Moonphase uses Sapphire Crystal with 72 Hours, against Sapphire Crystal and 80 Hours on the Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80. Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

30m (3 ATM) vs 50m (5 ATM)

The Master Collection Moonphase is rated to 30m (3 ATM) while the Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 handles 50m (5 ATM). The Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 offers superior water resistance.